CARDIGAN CLOSE, MK3 7EJ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in MK3 7EJ

CARDIGAN CLOSE, MK3 7EJ, Milton Keynes has recorded a total of 31 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 8.63 per 1,000 population. This MK3 7EJ crime rate stands in contrast to the broader MK3 postcode area, which has experienced 170 crimes and a crime rate of 6.11 per 1,000 population (September 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this MK3 7EJ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around MK3 7EJ, encompassing approximately 3593 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the MK3 7EJ area, explore the MK3 7EJ Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (16) incidents (23.08% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (4) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Drugs: (3) incidents (200.00% increase)

MK3 7EJ Crime Hotspots

The surrounding areas of below locations have emerged as crime hotspots,

  • South Lawne with total crimes: 4
  • Hinton Court with total crimes: 3
  • Whaddon Way with total crimes: 3

CARDIGAN CLOSE, MK3 7EJ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences168.6323.08%
Anti-social behaviour44.450.00%
Drugs31.11200.00%
Public order20.830.00%
Other theft20.56100.00%
Burglary20.560.00%
Other crime10.560.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.28-66.67%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences139.74-23.53%
Vehicle crime53.620.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.3933.33%
Criminal damage and arson31.110.00%
Public order20.830.00%
Burglary20.560.00%
Shoplifting10.560.00%
Possession of weapons10.280.00%
Other theft10.280.00%
Bicycle theft10.280.00%
Other crime10.280.00%
Drugs10.28-50.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences178.07-39.29%
Anti-social behaviour34.73200.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.8350.00%
Public order20.83-50.00%
Drugs20.56100.00%
Bicycle theft10.56-50.00%
Other theft10.280.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 28 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2812.80154.55%
Public order47.79300.00%
Burglary41.110.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.11-50.00%
Bicycle theft20.56100.00%
Other crime20.56100.00%
Other theft10.560.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.28-75.00%
Drugs10.280.00%
Possession of weapons10.280.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences116.6883.33%
Criminal damage and arson43.06100.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.11-20.00%
Shoplifting11.110.00%
Bicycle theft10.280.00%
Vehicle crime10.280.00%
Public order10.28-66.67%
Other crime10.280.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences65.29-57.14%
Anti-social behaviour51.6725.00%
Public order31.3950.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.83-50.00%
Other theft20.56100.00%
Shoplifting10.560.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences148.0755.56%
Anti-social behaviour43.900.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.11100.00%
Public order21.110.00%
Vehicle crime10.56-50.00%
Other crime10.280.00%
Drugs10.280.00%
Burglary10.280.00%
Other theft10.28-50.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences96.12-30.77%
Anti-social behaviour42.5033.33%
Other theft21.11-60.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.56-33.33%
Vehicle crime20.56-33.33%
Shoplifting10.560.00%
Robbery10.280.00%
Burglary10.28-66.67%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences138.9044.44%
Other theft53.620.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.39-25.00%
Burglary30.8350.00%
Vehicle crime30.830.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.830.00%
Public order10.83-66.67%
Possession of weapons10.280.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences95.01-18.18%
Anti-social behaviour42.50300.00%
Public order31.11200.00%
Burglary20.830.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Bicycle theft, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences114.45-45.00%
Bicycle theft13.060.00%
Robbery10.280.00%
Other theft10.280.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.280.00%
Public order10.280.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Other crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences208.070.00%
Other crime25.560.00%
Public order10.560.00%
Burglary10.280.00%
Other theft10.280.00%
Vehicle crime10.280.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.280.00%
Drugs10.280.00%
Possession of weapons10.280.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 38 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.17 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20244
July 20243
June 20241
May 20244
April 20245
March 20244
February 20244
January 20243
December 20234
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 22 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20242
July 20242
June 20244
May 20241
April 20243
March 20242
January 20241
December 20233
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 8 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
June 20242
May 20241
March 20241
October 20232

A total of 167 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 13.92 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 28 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202416
August 202413
July 202417
June 202428
May 202411
April 20246
March 202414
February 20249
January 202413
December 20239
November 202311
October 202320

A total of 9 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20241
July 20242
June 20241
March 20241
October 20231

A total of 17 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.70 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
July 20241
June 20241
April 20242
March 20241
February 20242
January 20245
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 16 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20242
June 20244
March 20241
February 20241
January 20243
December 20232
October 20231

A total of 24 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.67 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20243
July 20243
June 20242
May 20244
April 20242
March 20244
February 20242
January 20243

A total of 4 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
May 20241
April 20241
February 20241

A total of 4 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
June 20241
January 20241
October 20231

A total of 13 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.17 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20245
May 20241
March 20241
February 20242
January 20243
October 20231

A total of 6 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
June 20242
May 20241
November 20231

A total of 2 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20241
November 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the MK3 7EJ postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. South Lawne
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other theft1
    Public order1
  • 2. Hinton Court
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other crime1
  • 3. Whaddon Way
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Glamorgan Close
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 5. Somerset Close
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Middlesex Drive
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other theft1
  • 7. Corfe Crescent
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 8. Hampshire Court
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 9. Stour Close
    Total2
    Drugs2
  • 10. Dorset Close
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 11. Rickley Lane
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Furness Crescent
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 13. Whitby Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Shaftesbury Crescent
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 15. Lincolnshire Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1